The Van Wert County Courthouse

Thursday, Apr. 25, 2024

By Hope Wallace Our next “After Notes” is scheduled on Aug. 1 following the “Don’t Stop Believin’” concert in Fountain Park. Enjoy a refreshing drink and popcorn, but most of all enjoy the company. “After Notes” at Wassenberg Art Center is open until 10 p.m. or until everyone goes home. If you haven’t had a […]

POSTED: 07/30/14 at 1:10 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?

By Rex Dolby There has probably been a time or two when you received a picture from someone that seemed to take a long time to download and when it was done, the picture was so huge, you could only view part of it at a time.  This situation results from the fact that modern […]

POSTED: 07/30/14 at 12:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News

RRCH#3 LLC to William R. Bird and Michelle L. Bird, inlot 2651, Van Wert. Dale R. Springer and Carol L. Springer to Carolyn S. Kistler, lot 72-4, Van Wert subdivision. Estate of James R. Ringwald to M. Jean Ringwald, portion of section 10, Pleasant Township (Westhaven subdivision lots 23 and portion of 24). Kenneth L. […]

POSTED: 07/30/14 at 12:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers

VW County Fair Board information The building upgrades, new rabbit barn, and changes in the band show aren’t the only things happening at the 2014 Van Wert County Fair. Last Thursday, members of the Van Wert County Fair Board discussed the fate of the fair’s gospel pavilion, which was severely damaged by high winds earlier this […]

POSTED: 07/30/14 at 6:49 am. FILED UNDER: News

United Way/FamilyWize information With the ongoing increase in efforts to effectively address mental health in communities across the country, United Way of Van Wert County and the FamilyWize Community Service Partnership have teamed together to provide a solution for the community.  Local residents have saved $9,620 on mental health prescription medications they might not have […]

POSTED: 07/30/14 at 6:23 am. FILED UNDER: News

Elmco Engineering employees pose this week at the company’s facility on Grill Road. The company, which is a leading manufacturer of new and rebuilt powdered metal presses, recently donated $500 in funding for the YWCA’s summer food program. (Dave Mosier/independent)

POSTED: 07/30/14 at 6:20 am. FILED UNDER: News

Submitted information AUBURN HILLS, Michigan — Continental Structural Plastics (CSP), a global leader in lightweight composite solutions, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the composites operations of Magna Exteriors.  This acquisition, which will make CSP the world’s largest sheet molding composites (SMC) compounder and manufacturer, includes the assets of five Magna facilities […]

POSTED: 07/30/14 at 6:17 am. FILED UNDER: Business, News

Greve Chrysler Jeep Dodge will be sponsoring a $1 day at Camp Clay Aqua Park this summer. Local businesses purchase the day for the Van Wert community, access includes swimming, floating playground, zip-line, paddleboats, and a half-acre beach. To learn more, visit www.vwymca.org. Shown above are Greve Chrysler Jeep Dodge staff members Chuck Sperry, Brian […]

POSTED: 07/30/14 at 6:09 am. FILED UNDER: News

Convoy Community Days information CONVOY — The 2014 Convoy Community Days Craft & Vendor show will be held downtown Convoy on Saturday, September 27. Event organizers invite merchandise vendors, local churches and local entrepreneurs to participate in the event; spaces are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.  The same type merchandise […]

POSTED: 07/30/14 at 6:06 am. FILED UNDER: News

Submitted information The Lighting of the Children’s Garden Committee would like to invite area residents to the second benefit concert at the Children’s Garden in Smiley Park this Saturday, August 2, to listen to SaMaX, a brother-sister duo from Lima. Bring lawn chairs and a cold pop and enjoy the music. There will be free popcorn […]

POSTED: 07/30/14 at 6:04 am. FILED UNDER: News